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Wednesday, March 30Where We Live – New Bedford

Where We Live – New BedfordDespite it’s attractiveness as a tourism destination, the city of New Bedford continues to grapple with crime, unemployment, and struggling schools. Our Where We Live series continues with a look at the challenges facing the former whaling capital of the world – a city that can’t seem to get out of its own way. We’re joined by WGBH’s Ralph Ranalli and New Bedford State Representative Antonio Cabral.<< view less

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The Great Back Bay Blackout
After a smoky electrical transformer fire knocked out power to about 21,000 homes and businesses, sections of the neighborhood are getting back online. But problems are expected to persist into tonight. We’ll have the latest.

Guests:Garrett Quinn, WGBH contributor and author of the Less is More blog on Boston.comMeg Mainzer-Cohen, president of the Back Bay AssociationMarcia Gregg, a Back Bay resident who (along with her family) lost power (and still doesn’t have it)David Jacobs, publisher and editor The Boston Courant, covers Back Bay, South End Beacon Hill and Fenway

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The Baffler Is Back
The self-described “journal that blunts the cutting edge” is back in print after a two-year hiatus. The Baffler’s latest issue of scathing media, political and cultural criticism hits newsstands tomorrow. And no cow is sacred. (Not even the one that pays its bills).

Guests: John Summers, editor of The BafflerThomas Frank, journalist and author of books like What’s The Matter With Kansas? and most recently, Pity The Billionaire. Founding editor of The Baffler